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Alzheimer’s risk gene may play role in neurological effects of air pollution in children

There is growing evidence that exposure to air pollution adversely affects cognitive and behavioural development in children.

6 Sep 2018

Telehealth videoconferencing promotes antibiotic stewardship efforts in rural facilities

A pilot project at two rural VA medical centers demonstrated that telehealth videoconferencing promoted antibiotic stewardship efforts by linking remote facilities to infectious diseases-trained professionals, according to a study published today in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

6 Sep 2018

Natural plant compound exploits newly identified Achilles' heel in uveal melanoma

A natural plant compound exploits a newly identified Achilles' heel in a cancer of the eye, uveal melanoma. In human cancer cells growing in the lab, the compound shuts down the overactive signaling that drives uveal melanoma cell growth, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

6 Sep 2018

Free online Heart Age Test reveals likelihood of having a heart attack

PHE is running a campaign to encourage people to take a free online Heart Age Test to see whether they are at an increased risk of having a heart attack.

6 Sep 2018

Autism biomarker may aid early diagnoses

A newly discovered group of blood metabolites could act as a biomarker to accelerate the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

6 Sep 2018

USC scientists develop new way to identify molecular markers of breast cancer tumors

A research team led by USC scientists has developed a new way to identify molecular markers of breast cancer tumors, a potentially life-saving breakthrough that could lead to better treatment for millions of women.

6 Sep 2018

Brief sleep intervention reduces risk of obesity years later

When it comes to obesity prevention, sleep is not usually something that springs to mind, but a University of Otago research team has found we should not underestimate its importance.

6 Sep 2018

Newly discovered marker can identify patients who would benefit from novel asthma treatments

Researchers at RCSI, Stanford University and Oregon Health Sciences University have discovered a marker which can help determine which asthma patients are likely to benefit from a new treatment which targets inflammatory cells called Eosinophils.

6 Sep 2018

Swiss Advanced Vision announces launch of Harmonis for cataract surgery

Swiss Advanced Vision has announced the launch of Harmonis, a customizable intraocular lens with advanced extended depth of focus optical technology for cataract surgery.

6 Sep 2018

Metabolic signatures in blood may help in earlier diagnosis of autism, shows research

Metabolic signatures in the blood of children with autism spectrum disorder may lead to earlier diagnosis of the condition for some children, according to newly published research. These biochemical signatures provide insight into how the body metabolizes certain amino acids important to typical neurodevelopment.

6 Sep 2018

Mycovia initiates two Phase 3 clinical trials to evaluate VT-1161 in patients with RVVC

Mycovia Pharmaceuticals, making its official debut as a company developing therapies in women's health and dermatology, today announced the initiation of two Phase 3 clinical trials called VIOLET to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its lead candidate, VT-1161, in patients with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis

6 Sep 2018

New research compares social media ratings offered to hospitals by patients

Consumers can go to Google, Yelp and Facebook for crowdsourced insight about the experiences they'll have at a hospital, but they shouldn't expect foolproof guidance on the quality of care they will receive, according to new Indiana University research.

6 Sep 2018

Total ankle arthroplasty boosts patients' range of motion and improves quality of life

Surgical reconstruction is a life changer for people with end-stage ankle arthritis, a painful condition that limits patients' abilities to go up and down stairs, get out of a car and even walk.

6 Sep 2018

Investigators identify group of blood metabolites that could help detect autism

Investigators at the UC Davis MIND Institute and NeuroPointDX, a division of Stemina Biomarker Discovery, have identified a group of blood metabolites that could help detect some children with autism spectrum disorder

6 Sep 2018

TransEnterix files FDA 510(k) submission for its new Senhance Ultrasonic Instrument System

TransEnterix, Inc., a medical device company that is digitizing the interface between surgeons and patients to improve minimally invasive surgery, today announced the Company filed a FDA 510(k) submission for its Senhance Ultrasonic Instrument System.

6 Sep 2018

Verastem doses first patient in Phase I/II clinical trial of duvelisib in combination with venetoclax

Verastem, Inc., operating as Verastem Oncology, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing medicines to improve the survival and quality of life of cancer patients, today announced dosing of the first patient in a multicenter Phase I/II clinical trial at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center of duvelisib in combination with venetoclax in patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma.

6 Sep 2018

BeiGene collaborates with SpringWorks to evaluate new combinational therapy for solid tumors

BeiGene, Ltd., a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative molecularly-targeted and immuno-oncology drugs for the treatment of cancer, and SpringWorks Therapeutics, a clinical-stage rare disease and oncology company focused on sourcing and developing innovative treatments for underserved patient populations, announced today that the companies have entered into a global clinical collaboration agreement to evaluate the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of combining BeiGene's investigational RAF dimer inhibitor, lifirafenib and SpringWorks Therapeutics' investigational MEK inhibitor, PD-0325901, in patients with advanced solid tumors.

6 Sep 2018

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Alzheimer’s risk gene may play role in neurological effects of air pollution in children

Telehealth videoconferencing promotes antibiotic stewardship efforts in rural facilities

Natural plant compound exploits newly identified Achilles' heel in uveal melanoma

Free online Heart Age Test reveals likelihood of having a heart attack

Autism biomarker may aid early diagnoses

USC scientists develop new way to identify molecular markers of breast cancer tumors

Brief sleep intervention reduces risk of obesity years later

Newly discovered marker can identify patients who would benefit from novel asthma treatments

Swiss Advanced Vision announces launch of Harmonis for cataract surgery

Metabolic signatures in blood may help in earlier diagnosis of autism, shows research

Mycovia initiates two Phase 3 clinical trials to evaluate VT-1161 in patients with RVVC

New research compares social media ratings offered to hospitals by patients

Total ankle arthroplasty boosts patients' range of motion and improves quality of life

Investigators identify group of blood metabolites that could help detect autism

TransEnterix files FDA 510(k) submission for its new Senhance Ultrasonic Instrument System

Verastem doses first patient in Phase I/II clinical trial of duvelisib in combination with venetoclax

BeiGene collaborates with SpringWorks to evaluate new combinational therapy for solid tumors

Study examines link between brain function and impact of life events on depression

Doctor with Guillain Barré syndrome recovers back to normal life

Assisted living kicks out the frail 'cause ‘we can’t take care of you any longer’

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